Belthangady, May 27: A youth got drowned in Netravati river when he ventured into the water to take bath. The incident took place in Kurdottu in Dharmasthala on Sunday, May 27.

The deceased has been identified as Prasanna Gudigar (26), son of Laxman Gudigar of Kattadabail in Dharmasthala.

Prasanna was taking bath in Netravati river along with his friends. Soon he got drowned.

Prasanna was working in a cooperative society in Moodabidri said police who have filed a case.

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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.